News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
VDOT seeking Radford feedback
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential roadway and pedestrian safety, multi-modal accessibility/connectivity (bicycle, pedestrian, and transit), and […]
VDOT working around the clock to clear roads
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews are fully mobilized and are working in 12-hour shifts as the winter weather continues in the region. Crews […]
Winter Weather Advisory through 1 AM Tuesday
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 […]
Virginia Heroes: From Rowlett to the Hobacks
As the Congressman representing Virginia’s Ninth District, I am on the road often. When traveling to visit various communities in the Ninth, I use some […]
12/11: Glencoe Holiday Open House
Radford, VA—Glencoe Mansion is celebrating the season with two great holiday events. The first is the Glencoe Mansion Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 11, […]
VDOT working to plow & treat roads
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews and contractors are deployed in western Virginia and working in 12-hour shifts, around the clock, to plow and treat […]
Update: Winter Weather Advisory for Friday
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY… WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM […]
VDOT: Avoid morning travel on Friday
A winter storm is set to arrive in western Virginia after midnight/early morning on Friday, Dec. 5. Drivers need to plan travel around the forecasted […]
Governor’s Flag Order – December 4, 2025
Pursuant to President Donald J. Trump’s Presidential Proclamation to lower the flag of the United States of America, I do hereby order that the flags […]
Nutrient management training in January 2026
MIDLOTHIAN, Va. — The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Nutrient Management Program will offer a two-part agriculture nutrient management training school in January. The […]
Youngkin Pays Tribute to Virginia Farmers
Farmers got credit for their commitment to growing the farm economy and culture of the commonwealth. And over the last four years, Virginia Gov. Glenn […]
Bradley, Evelyn Wheeler
Evelyn Mae Wheeler Bradley, 97 of Narrows, VA., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Evelyn was born on August 4, […]